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Tigers ride McKendrick masterclass to double-digit win

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Tigers ride McKendrick masterclass to double-digit win
Tigers ride McKendrick masterclass to double-digit win

Southern Tigers guard Mollie McKendrick delivered 38 points on 13-from-19 shooting in a dominant win over Eastern Mavericks. Photo: Melissa Belanic

Mollie McKendrick’s 38 points headline dominant 2026 NBL1 Central women’s round 4 performances

North Adelaide Rockets 95, Norwood Flames 67 – Watch the Replay

The ARC Campbelltown — April 11, 2026
Halftime: North Adelaide 47–45

North Adelaide Rockets pulled away in the second half to defeat Norwood Flames 95–67 at The ARC Campbelltown.

After a tight first half, the Rockets dominated the third quarter and extended the margin through the fourth to secure a comfortable win.

Game Snapshot

Quarter scores: Norwood 28–29, 17–18, 6–25, 16–23
North Adelaide shot 54.84% from the field
Norwood committed 16 turnovers

Sarah Warner led North Adelaide with 24 points, shooting 5-of-7 from three-point range in an efficient scoring display.

Maddy Freer recorded 20 points and 13 assists, while Jordyn Freer added 18 points and 8 rebounds to give the Rockets strong interior and perimeter production.

Dara Mabrey led Norwood with 23 points, while Cali Clark contributed 11 points and 7 rebounds in the loss.

By the Numbers

Sarah Warner (NAR): 24 pts │ 5-of-7 3PT
Maddy Freer (NAR): 20 pts │ 13 ast
Dara Mabrey (NOR): 23 pts │ 5 ast

Sturt Sabres 77, Forestville Eagles 62 – Watch the Replay

Springbank Secondary College — April 11, 2026
Halftime: Sturt 35–32

Sturt Sabres controlled the second half to defeat Forestville Eagles 77–62 at Springbank Secondary College.

After a tight opening half, Sturt created separation through the third quarter and maintained control down the stretch.

Game Snapshot

Quarter scores: Sturt 16–18, 19–14, 21–14, 21–16
Sturt hit 16 three-pointers
Forestville shot 35% from the field

Nicola Mathews led Sturt with 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting, including 4-of-5 from three-point range.

Tayla Brazel added 14 points and 14 rebounds, while Katia Stamatelopoulos contributed 11 points and 9 rebounds.

Samantha Simons led the Eagles with 19 points, while Sarah Boothe controlled the glass with 16 rebounds.

By the Numbers

Nicola Mathews (STU): 19 pts │ 4-of-5 3PT
Tayla Brazel (STU): 14 pts │ 14 reb
Samantha Simons (FOR): 19 pts │ 5 3PT

Southern Tigers 91, Eastern Mavericks 81 – Watch the Replay

St Francis de Sales Community Sports Centre — April 11, 2026
Halftime: Southern Tigers 44–38

Southern Tigers controlled the tempo across four quarters to secure a 91–81 win against Eastern Mavericks.

After building a first-half lead, the Tigers maintained separation through the third quarter and held steady down the stretch.

Game Snapshot

Quarter scores: Mavericks 14–24, 24–20, 25–26, 18–21
Southern shot 49.25% from the field
Mavericks shot 40.54% from the field

Mollie McKendrick delivered a dominant performance with 38 points on 13-of-19 shooting, adding 12-of-13 from the free-throw line.

Jhazmin Joson added 20 points, while Holly Forbes recorded a double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds.

Annaliese Watkinson led Eastern Mavericks with 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting, while Bella Schaftenaar contributed 16 points and 5 assists.

By the Numbers

Mollie McKendrick (SOU): 38 pts │ 13-19 FG
Jhazmin Joson (SOU): 20 pts │ 3 3PT
Annaliese Watkinson (MAV): 20 pts │ 72.7% FG

Woodville Warriors 82, Central Districts Lions 69 – Watch the Replay

St Clair Recreation Centre — April 11, 2026
Halftime: Woodville 44–24

Woodville Warriors controlled the first half and held off a third-quarter surge to defeat Central Districts Lions 82–69 at St Clair Recreation Centre.

After building a 20-point halftime lead, Woodville absorbed a 35-point third quarter from Central Districts before closing out the game in the fourth.

Game Snapshot

Quarter scores: Woodville 16–11, 28–13, 22–35, 16–10
Woodville won rebounds 46–39
Central Districts committed 21 turnovers

Lealani Falatea led Woodville with 25 points and 9 rebounds, carrying the scoring load across all four quarters.

Brittany Hodges added 13 points and 11 rebounds, while Ambah Kowcun contributed 14 points and 7 assists in a balanced performance.

Alana Howden scored 20 points, while Bethany Harrap and Grace Stone each added 19 in the loss.

By the Numbers

Lealani Falatea (WOO): 25 pts │ 9 reb
Brittany Hodges (WOO): 13 pts │ 11 reb
Alana Howden (CDL): 20 pts │ 8 ast

West Adelaide Bearcats 109, South Adelaide Panthers 54 – Watch the Replay

Mitchell Park Sports and Community Centre — April 11, 2026
Halftime: West Adelaide 60–25

West Adelaide Bearcats produced a dominant four-quarter performance to defeat South Adelaide Panthers 109–54 at Mitchell Park.

The Bearcats broke the game open early and extended the margin every quarter, controlling both ends throughout.

Game Snapshot

Quarter scores: South Adelaide 18–29, 7–31, 8–29, 21–20
West Adelaide shot 50.62% from the field
South Adelaide committed 27 turnovers

Coco Hodges led West Adelaide with 27 points, shooting 10-of-15 from the field and knocking down five threes.

Ashlee Strawbridge added 22 points on 9-of-11 shooting, while Morgan Yaeger contributed 20 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists.

Aimee Brett and Hatti Cox each scored 11 points, while Hannah Gardiner added 10 points and 9 rebounds.

By the Numbers

Coco Hodges (WAB): 27 pts │ 5 3PT
Ashlee Strawbridge (WAB): 22 pts │ 81.8% FG
Morgan Yaeger (WAB): 20 pts │ 7 reb │ 7 ast

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